"Carbon neutral" Florida Marlins game and Hollywood glitter

MLB can't resist the social glitter of 'carbon offsets' attached to

• Hollywood stars and

• politicians--

tonight featuring Rob Reiner at the Rays-Marlins game. MLB likes those Hollywood connections...

• "The Florida Marlins, in partnership with Carbonfund.org and the State of Florida, have taken steps to offset the carbon footprint of tonight's game....Also participating in tonight's pre-game ceremonies will be several local politicians including City of Miami Mayor, Manny Diaz.
• Also supporting the initiative will be Hollywood icon, Rob Reiner.

• "We are proud to participate in this first ever Carbon Neutral game in the Southeast," said Marlins president, David Samson. "Under the leadership of Governor Crist, and our local politicians, including Mayor Carlos Alvarez and Mayor Manny Diaz, Florida has become, and will always remain, a global leader in these important environmental issues.""...

MLB.com/Marlins press release, 6/24/08, "Marlins Host Rays in Carbon Neutral Game."

• Billions wasted on carbon offsets companies.

• "It's About Votes, not Mother Earth"

• Without China's Participation, US efforts may even be harmful

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